PetraTools HD4000
A 4-gallon sprayer with battery and charger that runs all day on a charge, for homeowners and small crews spraying large lawns or acreage.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The PetraTools HD4000 is the better battery backpack sprayer overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The PetraTools HD4000 leads on runtime or airflow, spray power and features. The Solo 417-Li wins on tank size. The PetraTools HD4000 costs $49.94 less ($199.99 vs $249.93).
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Solo 417-Li
#11 in 4 gallons and upFull review
A lithium 4.5-gallon sprayer from a long-time sprayer maker, for homeowners who want a long runtime without fuss.
Amazon $249.93$249.93
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PetraTools HD4000 for runtime or airflow (50 tanks per charge (200 gal) vs 3.7 hours per charge), spray power (up to 90 PSI vs up to 62 PSI) and features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, gauge or control panel vs battery and charger included, adjustable pressure).
- Choose the Solo 417-Li for tank size (4.5 gal tank vs 4 gal tank).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4 gallons and up battery backpack sprayer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PetraTools HD4000 | Solo 417-Li |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 56 $50 per gallon of tank ($199.99, 4 gal) | 49 $55.54 per gallon of tank ($249.93, 4.5 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 67 4 gal tank | 83 4.5 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 79 up to 90 PSI | 52 up to 62 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 50 tanks per charge (200 gal) | 39 3.7 hours per charge |
| Features 15% | 75 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, gauge or control panel | 50 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| PetraTools HD4000 | Solo 417-Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 4 gal | 4.5 gal |
| Max pressure | 90 PSI | 62 PSI |
| Nozzles included | 6 | - |
| Wand length | 34.5 in | 28 in |
| Hose length | - | 55 in |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 12 V 8 Ah, included | 11 V 7.8 Ah, included |
| Runtime per charge | 6 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Gallons per charge | 200 gal | - |
| Tanks per charge | 50 | - |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Metal wand | - | No |
| Agitator | No | No |
| Gauge or control panel | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |